The basal ganglia influence voluntary movement by
A) directly inhibiting the thalamus,which in turn influences pre-SMA and SMA.
B) directly inhibiting pre-SMA and SMA,which in turn influences the thalamus.
C) making direct connections with primary motor cortex.
D) directly activating the thalamus,which in turn influences pre-SMA and SMA.

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The basal ganglia influence voluntary movement by inhibiting the thalamus, which then affects the supplementary motor areas (pre-SMA and SMA) involved in planning and initiating movement.

The Basal Ganglia Influence Voluntary Movement by